Effect of Ayurvedic Preconceptional Care as a Fertility Solution for a Couple Advised for IUI - A Case Report
Journal Title: International Journal of Ayurveda and Pharmaceutical Chemistry - Year 2019, Vol 0, Issue 0
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Infertility synonymous to vandhyata can be understood as when the couple fails to conceive even after one year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility affects about 8-10% of the couples in the reproductive age and thus brings up psychological, social and physical suffering. According to Ayurveda, śuddha śukra, ārtava (healthy male and female factors), garbhāśaya (uterus), healthy body and mind are needed for a good conception. Hence a holistic approach is needed for the management of infertility. CASE: This is a case report of a 33 year old female and 35 year old male having no issues since 2 years of unprotected intercourse with a history of abortion at the 5th week. All the relevant investigations were reported normal. They were repeatedly advised for IUI because both were above 30 years of age. Both the partners were given virechana (purgation) followed by internal medications to improve the health of the male and female factors and promote conception along with exercises, sūryanamaskāra, meditation and prānāyāma for three months. RESULT: The patient conceived during the 3rd month of the treatment. DISCUSSION: Ayurveda has advocated the need of proper preconceptional care to beget a good progeny. Pumsavana is explained for garbha grahana, garbha sthāpana (supporting and maintaining the conception). Considering the case as garbhasrāvi vandhya (infertility with a history of abortion), the treatment was given to support the implantation, improve the quality of male and female factors. The treatment protocol was designed to improve the overall health of the patient by considering the somatic, psychological and spiritual realm.
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Anilkumar Kala Akhila, Parvathy Unnikrishnan, Anjaly Muraleedharan, Hemavathi Shivapura Krishnarajabhatt
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